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R140 ONL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,660 mi
Last recorded171,660 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 ONL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2011 171,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 171,660 miles

front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 156,830 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leaks on engine

oil leaks on gearbox

Fail 16 Sep 2009 156,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leaks on engine

oil leaks on gearbox

Pass 8 Oct 2008 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside outer handbrake cable cracked

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Oct 2008 148,668 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside outer handbrake cable cracked

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Sep 2007 140,134 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 140,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 126,064 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 126,064 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R140 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R140 ONL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R140 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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